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VoteRiders Featured in US.VOTE’s “YES Campaign” Debut

BY VOTERIDERS PARTNER, US.VOTE — NOVEMBER 15, 2023 The first question for many voters in America remains a crucial one that can determine their ability to vote, or not. “Can I vote if I don’t have an ID?” is that question, and there’s no better person than Lauren Kunis, CEO of VoteRiders, to answer it. […]

Newsweek: Election Warning Issued Over Voter ID

BY KATE PLUMMER, NEWSWEEK — NOVEMBER 13, 2023 The number of voters who required support from a helpline to cast their vote in elections this year tripled, with a voter advocacy group warning that voter ID rules are “confusing.” According to data supplied to Newsweek by VoteRiders, the number of voters who called or texted […]

Washington Examiner: Ohio students say they never received mail-in ballot ahead of election

BY EDEN VILLALOVAS, BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, WASHINGTON EXAMINER — NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Ohio student voters, who are set to vote on the protection of access to abortion services in the state and the legalization of marijuana Tuesday, are reporting they never received a mail-in ballot. “We’re getting a large number of complaints that are really kind […]

Can Unhoused People Vote?

Voter ID rules and requirements can be confusing to navigate. VoteRiders is here to help! This post is part of our series addressing some of the most common questions and challenges related to voter ID laws. Unhoused citizens in all states have the right to register and vote. However, people who experience homelessness (or citizens who are […]

Holding Music Events to Support Democracy

By Roy Speckhardt, Development Director, VoteRiders — November 6, 2023 VoteRiders has a remarkable network of democracy activists and supporters who regularly provide fresh examples of their caring and creative ways to expand our outreach and draw in new folks to power our work. With that in mind, I’m pleased to share the story of […]

Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

Voter ID rules and requirements can be confusing to navigate. VoteRiders is here to help! This post is part of our series addressing some of the most common questions and challenges related to voter ID laws. Felon disenfranchisement — which is the legal practice of restricting or revoking the voting rights of individuals who have been convicted […]

Yes, There ARE Elections in 2023!

By: Lauren Kunis, VoteRiders Executive Director – October 27, 2023 Many of us are focused on next year’s elections, and with good reason. With control of the White House, Congress, and numerous state legislatures on the ballot in 2024, there’s a lot at stake. VoteRiders is rapidly scaling up our work in voter ID states […]

The Columbus Dispatch: Don't forget: Ohio voters need photo ID to cast in-person ballots for Nov. 7 election

BY HALEY BeMILLER – OCTOBER 23, 2023 Ohio saw an uptick in provisional ballots cast during the August election as voters navigated a new photo ID requirement at the polls. Now, voting rights advocates and election officials are working to ensure fewer Ohioans show up without an ID on Nov. 7. Ohio Issue 1: What you need […]

Arizona Capital Times: Anti-democratic laws wreak havoc on ability to cast ballot

BY DANI DUARTE – OCTOBER 20, 2023 Last year, the Arizona Legislature passed anti-democratic voting bills that wreaked havoc on Arizonans’ abilities to cast a ballot. This included House Bill 2492, which created a new restrictive proof of citizenship requirement for voters at the time of registration. One of the first of its kind to […]